COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation

The COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation course empowers IT and business professionals with the expertise to design and implement robust IT governance systems using the globally recognized COBIT framework. Participants will learn to tailor COBIT to their organization’s unique needs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and maximizing the value of enterprise information and technology.

Course Details

• Duration: 5 Days
• Exam Mode: Online
• Certificate: COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation Certification
• Governing Body: ISACA

Target Audience

• Senior Managers
• Business Managers
• IT Managers
• Assurance Providers
• Risk Management Professionals
• Regulators
• GRC Managers
• Consultants
• Solutions Architects
• Program Managers
• Security and Compliance Advisors

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and articulate the key concepts of COBIT 2019.
• Design and implement a tailored IT governance framework aligned with organizational goals.
• Utilize COBIT’s tools and methodologies to enhance governance and management of enterprise IT.
• Execute governance improvement programs effectively within their organizations.
• Integrate COBIT with other frameworks, standards, and best practices for comprehensive governance.

Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to COBIT 2019

• Overview of COBIT 2019
  • Evolution from COBIT 5 to COBIT 2019
  • Core principles and concepts
  • Benefits of adopting COBIT 2019
• Objectives and Scope
  • Goals of the Design & Implementation program
  • Scope and applicability across industries
• Structure of COBIT 2019
  • Components of the framework
  • Governance and management objectives
• Target Audience and Roles
  • Identifying key stakeholders
  • Roles and responsibilities in governance

Module 2: Enterprise Governance of Information and Technology (EGIT)

• Understanding EGIT
  • Definition and importance
  • Key components and benefits
• Strategic Alignment
  • Aligning IT strategy with business goals
  • Leveraging COBIT for strategic planning
• Governance Principles
  • Fundamental principles underpinning COBIT 2019
  • Application of governance principles in various contexts
• Governance System and Components
  • Elements of an effective governance system
  • Interrelationship between components

Module 3: Designing the Governance System

• Design Factors
  • Identification and analysis of design factors
  • Impact of design factors on governance systems
• Tailoring COBIT to Organizational Needs
  • Customizing COBIT components
  • Aligning COBIT with organizational strategy and goals
• Capability Levels and Focus Areas
  • Understanding capability levels
  • Defining focus areas for governance improvement

Module 4: Implementation Guide and Approach

• COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide Overview
  • Purpose and structure
  • Key methodologies and tools
• Implementation Lifecycle
  • Phases of COBIT implementation
  • Best practices for each phase
• Change Enablement
  • Strategies for managing change
  • Overcoming resistance and ensuring stakeholder buy-in
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Identifying and involving stakeholders
  • Communication strategies for effective engagement

Module 5: Governance System Design Toolkit

• Toolkit Components
  • Introduction to the Design Toolkit
  • Utilizing the toolkit for effective governance design
• Enterprise Strategy Integration
  • Aligning governance with enterprise strategy
  • Tools for strategic alignment
• Risk Profile and Management
  • Assessing and managing IT-related risks
  • Integrating risk management into governance
• Current IT Issues and Solutions
  • Identifying and addressing current IT challenges
  • Leveraging COBIT for problem-solving

Module 6: Detailed Governance and Management Objectives

• Governance Objectives
  • Defining and implementing governance objectives
  • Measuring governance effectiveness
• Management Objectives
  • Differentiating between governance and management
  • Implementing management objectives using COBIT
• Integrating with Other Frameworks
  • Aligning COBIT with ITIL, ISO/IEC standards, and other frameworks
  • Ensuring comprehensive governance coverage

Module 7: Practical Application and Case Studies

• Real-World Implementation Scenarios
  • Analyzing case studies of COBIT implementation
  • Lessons learned and best practices
• Hands-On Workshops
  • Interactive sessions to design and implement governance frameworks
  • Group activities and simulations
• Assessment and Validation
  • Evaluating governance frameworks
  • Continuous improvement strategies

Module 8: Governance Improvement Programs

• Planning and Executing Improvement Programs
  • Steps to develop and implement improvement initiatives
  • Monitoring and evaluating program success
• Performance Measurement
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for governance
  • Tools for tracking and reporting performance
• Sustaining Governance Practices
  • Ensuring long-term sustainability of governance frameworks
  • Embedding governance into organizational culture

Learning Outcomes Participants completing this course will:

• Gain a deep understanding of COBIT 2019 and its application in IT governance.
• Be proficient in designing tailored governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop skills to implement and manage governance systems effectively.
• Learn to integrate COBIT with other frameworks and standards for holistic governance.
• Acquire the ability to lead governance improvement programs and drive organizational success.

Certification Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the assessment will receive the COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation Certification from ISACA, validating their expertise in IT governance and COBIT framework implementation.